Cybersecurity Architect Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for cybersecurity architect, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for overall security and threat postures based on assessment results and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Secure software or system design
• Familiar with networking and protocols such as TCP, HTTP/HTTPS, IPSEC, BGP, VLANs, TLS
• Practical design experience using applied IT security technologies such as two-factor authentication, enterprise PKI, encryption, cryptographic authentication and integrity, network access control, intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewall, behavior analysis, end point detection and response, active directory, Role Based Access Control, AAA, secure software download
• Thrive in an agile, collaborative, and multi-disciplined environment
• Experience with SABSA, TOGAF, Zachman, or DODAF frameworks
• Cloud security project experience
• Information Security certifications (CISSP, SANS, SABSA)
• Professional information security certification, such as CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 auditor / practitioner is preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cybersecurity architect position.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to Security Operations and other cybersecurity team activities on security strategies, processes, response, and technologies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with an information security regulation or regulatory body, including PCI-DSS, HIPPA, SOX, or GLBA
• Possession of excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, planning, organizing, interpersonal skills, comprehension, conflict resolution, teamwork, relationship building, and client facilitation skills
• IS Certifications, including CISSP or CISM preferred
• Project management Certifications, including PMP preferred
• Deep expertise with selling and delivering Cybersecurity solutions
• Strong track record of collaboration and working on matrixed teams on a WW basis
• Experience with creating and executing plans with field sales organizations
• Experience with leading Cybersecurity research and development (R&D) and product selection initiatives in areas that include A&O, AI, analytics, secure DEVOPS, identify and access management, Cloud security, and automated A&A

Please consider me for the cybersecurity architect opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight for the continued development of the enterprise security strategy through alignment with the enterprise security architecture.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Professional (information system) risk or audit certification such as CIA, CISA or CRISC is preferred
• NIST 800-53 experience
• Writing samples should be made available during the interview
• Able to articulate client needs to build a requirements document based on discovery information obtained
• Able to design an appropriate security solution based on requirements document
• Able to provide assessment services based on best practice and security frame works such NIST, ISO 27001, HITRUST other security frameworks
• Able to support the sales organization throughout the entire sales life cycle related our supported security solution matrix
• Able to support and lead delivery of project consultants

Please consider me for the cybersecurity architect opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for lOBs and other internal customers with cybersecurity guidance to their questions and collaborate to provide required security solutions to satisfy LOB or Enterprise needs.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Able to work in high-profile and stressful customer environments
• Able to deliver projects with minimal oversight and direction
• Able to work with project managers and lead design and implementation to support consultants
• Able to conduct self-study and independent work in lab facilities to increase job-related skill
• Able to obtain technical certifications as needed
• Able to recommend new security solutions based on industry trends
• Experience with providing strategic direction for core enterprise infrastructure and security supported technologies, including data protection, such as DLP, tokenization, and encryption, perimeter protection, such as WAF and firewalls SIEMs, managed security services, and Cloud services security
• Experience with multiple market verticals, including financial services, healthcare, energy, consumer products, high tech, and pharmaceuticals

I am excited to be applying for the position of cybersecurity architect. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for security architecture and engineering expertise across agency initiatives to ensure a secure enterprise that includes internal systems, cloud services and external/third-party service provider systems.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• SOC1, SOC2, and SOC3 experience preferred
• Build and manage our Data Management architecture function in a secure environment
• Work across Cybersecurity to assess our existing distributed data estate, partner with our engineering & product teams to define target state data distribution, persistence and control technologies, and to identify and curate critical cyber data models around threat, asset, control, investment, assessment and risk
• Function as a strong technologist with pragmatic view and creative mind, and a natural collaborator with LOB security architects, engineers, developers and senior management
• Lead through influence as an example, communicate effectively through clarity of thought and demonstrate an understanding of both business and technical requirements
• The Data Management architecture group will be part of a larger Data Protection/Management teams, and will define and deliver roadmaps for iterative improvement of the deployed technology
• Experience with in working through both strategic and technical Cybersecurity aspects
• Experience in working for a consulting firm, including Deloitte, EY, Capgemini, or Accenture